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Activists occupy Israeli arms company building

Activists occupy Israeli arms company building

Activists occupy Israeli arms company building

01 February 2021

Protesters have daubed red paint over the windows.


Arlene Foster accuses PM of ‘dereliction of duty’ on NI Protocol

Arlene Foster accuses PM of ‘dereliction of duty’ on NI Protocol

Arlene Foster accuses PM of ‘dereliction of duty’ on NI Protocol

01 February 2021

Northern Ireland’s First Minister wants the Brexit arrangements governing Irish Sea trade with Great Britain binned.


Northern Ireland’s Deputy First Minister self-isolating again

Northern Ireland’s Deputy First Minister self-isolating again

Northern Ireland’s Deputy First Minister self-isolating again

01 February 2021

Michelle O’Neill said she is taking the measure after a positive Covid-19 test result at her Co Tyrone home.


Brokenshire discharged from hospital after ‘troublesome’ lung removed

Brokenshire discharged from hospital after ‘troublesome’ lung removed

Brokenshire discharged from hospital after ‘troublesome’ lung removed

01 February 2021

Government minister James Brokenshire praised the NHS ‘superstars’ who had looked after him during ‘challenging’ days in hospital.


Duke of Sussex accepts ‘substantial’ damages over false claim he snubbed Marines

Duke of Sussex accepts ‘substantial’ damages over false claim he snubbed Marines

Duke of Sussex accepts ‘substantial’ damages over false claim he snubbed Marines

01 February 2021

Harry sued the publisher of The Mail On Sunday and MailOnline over ‘baseless, false and defamatory’ allegations.


Millions raised by Captain Sir Tom Moore helping NHS staff and volunteers

Millions raised by Captain Sir Tom Moore helping NHS staff and volunteers

Millions raised by Captain Sir Tom Moore helping NHS staff and volunteers

01 February 2021

The Second World War veteran’s fundraising efforts raised more than £32 million for the NHS.


Scrap 14-day limit on embryo testing, urges ethicist

Scrap 14-day limit on embryo testing, urges ethicist

Scrap 14-day limit on embryo testing, urges ethicist

01 February 2021

Scientists have said the 14-day rule, endorsed in 1984, does not take account of newer medical advances.


First glimpse of rare lemur born at British zoo

First glimpse of rare lemur born at British zoo

First glimpse of rare lemur born at British zoo

01 February 2021

The aye-aye lemur was born almost two months ago at Bristol Zoo but has been kept out of sight by its mother until now.


Captain Sir Tom Moore: The veteran in his own words

Captain Sir Tom Moore: The veteran in his own words

Captain Sir Tom Moore: The veteran in his own words

01 February 2021

He has remained hopeful throughout the pandemic, telling people that ‘the sun will shine on you again and the clouds will go away’.


Extra paperwork and pre-Brexit rush leads to slower manufacturing growth

Extra paperwork and pre-Brexit rush leads to slower manufacturing growth

Extra paperwork and pre-Brexit rush leads to slower manufacturing growth

01 February 2021

The latest Purchasing Managers’ Index (PMI) hit a three-month low of 54.1 in January, from a three-year high in December.


Which Covid-19 vaccines does the UK have access to?

Which Covid-19 vaccines does the UK have access to?

Which Covid-19 vaccines does the UK have access to?

01 February 2021

Three vaccines are yet to be approved for use by the MHRA.


Care home staff refusing vaccine due to ‘cultural issues’, association claims

Care home staff refusing vaccine due to ‘cultural issues’, association claims

Care home staff refusing vaccine due to ‘cultural issues’, association claims

01 February 2021

Social care minister Helen Whately played down reports that some care workers were unwilling to take the vaccine.


JD Sports snaps up DTLR Villa for £360m in latest US acquisition

JD Sports snaps up DTLR Villa for £360m in latest US acquisition

JD Sports snaps up DTLR Villa for £360m in latest US acquisition

01 February 2021

Shares in the UK retailer jumped after it told investors it has agreed to buy the Baltimore sportswear brand from BRS & Co and Goode Capital.


Give care staff jabs after success of vaccinating residents, say industry chiefs

Give care staff jabs after success of vaccinating residents, say industry chiefs

Give care staff jabs after success of vaccinating residents, say industry chiefs

01 February 2021

Care minister Helen Whately said staff would be vaccinated by February 15.


Boy, 13, with brain injury raises £178,000 to save disability activity centre

Boy, 13, with brain injury raises £178,000 to save disability activity centre

Boy, 13, with brain injury raises £178,000 to save disability activity centre

01 February 2021

Oliver and his family have now raised more than seven times their original target.


The New European bought from Archant in founder-backed deal

The New European bought from Archant in founder-backed deal

The New European bought from Archant in founder-backed deal

01 February 2021

Matt Kelly, who set up the title in 2016, has led the takeover alongside Irish media executive Gavin O’Reilly.


New mass vaccination centres mark next phase of Scotland’s coronavirus plan

New mass vaccination centres mark next phase of Scotland’s coronavirus plan

New mass vaccination centres mark next phase of Scotland’s coronavirus plan

01 February 2021

It comes as the vaccines to combat coronavirus are now being offered to people over 70 across the country from Monday.


TSB plummets to £204m loss amid impairments and branch closures

TSB plummets to £204m loss amid impairments and branch closures

TSB plummets to £204m loss amid impairments and branch closures

01 February 2021

The bank said it saw total income fall by £90.1m, or 9.1%, to £894.8m for 2020, after it was hit by the pandemic and restrictions.


Boris Johnson condemns Myanmar coup and calls for people’s vote to be respected

Boris Johnson condemns Myanmar coup and calls for people’s vote to be respected

Boris Johnson condemns Myanmar coup and calls for people’s vote to be respected

01 February 2021

The country’s leader Aung San Suu Kyi was reportedly detained by the military.


Asos buys Topshop and three other brands from Arcadia collapse

Asos buys Topshop and three other brands from Arcadia collapse

Asos buys Topshop and three other brands from Arcadia collapse

01 February 2021

Asos has paid £265 million for the brands, as well as another £65 million in stock costs.


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